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How to Help Make Sense of Your Student Loans

As more and more individuals opt to pursue a college education, student loan repayment has become an increasingly important issue.

Getting a college education is a high priority these days. Student loans, both public and private, are often the primary means to finance it. Aside from a mortgage, this is likely one of the biggest amounts of debt your will ever take on. And, unfortunately, many people fail to understand how their loans really work and how to pay them in the most strategic way possible. If there is confusion about your loans, here are a few tips to help you make sense of them.

Call Your Loan Provider

Although they can sometimes seem like the enemy, your student loan providers are there to help. If you ever have any questions about your repayment options, the terms of your loan, etc. don’t hesitate to call. Confusion about your loans can lead to paying more than you can afford or worse – becoming delinquent on your loans.

Understand the Consequences of Not Paying

With more and more people graduating college with sky-high amounts of debt, it’s easy to understand how it can be a struggle to repay your loans. It is important to understand what it means to become delinquent on your student loans. From possible wage garnishment to a negatively impacted credit score, struggling to pay your student loans on time can have major consequences. Help yourself avoid being negatively impacted by your student loans by taking the time to understand the terms of your loan.

Make a Repayment Plan

Just like a car loan or a mortgage, it is important to factor your student loans payments into your budget. This will help ensure they are never missed or go into delinquency. To start, ensure you know who you owe and how much. Once you have a sense of what you owe and how much you can afford, consider your various repayment options. When choosing a repayment plan, it is important to strike a balance. You generally want to pay as much as you can afford in order to save on interest, without paying so much that you struggle with other financial obligations.

Talk to a Professional

Tayne Law Group has a service dedicated to helping Americans make sense of their student loans. Our student loan debt help service will provide you with a comprehensive break-down of your student loan situation. We’ll tell you what relief options are available to you and how to get on the path to financial freedom. You’ll receive a personalized packet with up-to-date information regarding your student loans, get to spend time face-to-face with a real attorney, and be consulted on what options are available to you and what can be done to improve your situation. If you want to find out more about our student loan program, call 866-890-7337 today for a free, no obligation phone consultation!

Refinancing, income-based repayment terms, loan forgiveness eligibility, forbearance, wage garnishment – the world of student loans can be murky and frustrating. And the less you understand, the more likely you are to struggle paying them off. By making sense of your student loans, you can better manage your payments and maybe even pay them off sooner!

Author: Alana Kalil

Alana is Tayne Law Group's Marketing Manager and is always looking for fun and interesting ways to shake up the status quo. She is a Toronto-native chasing the dream in New York.

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